Where to take wedding photos?
Choosing the right location for your wedding photos is essential to capture the essence and style of one of the most important days of your life.
The right setting can turn a simple shot into an unforgettable image that reflects your personalities as a couple and the atmosphere of the event you’ve carefully planned.
In this article, I want to share tips on where to take wedding photos that truly reflect you and your partner’s vision.
Wedding photo locations
Your photo location show match your style as a couple and, of course, the type of celebration you’ve envisioned to celebrate your special day.
In Italy, we’re lucky to have an incredible variety of places that make for stunning backdrops and perfectly suit different tastes.
Over the years, I’ve had the chance to shoot weddings all across the country, and I’ve collected countless visual experiences that I now want to share with you.
If you asked me “where should we take our wedding photos?”, I’d tell you to first think carefully about your ceremony and reception venues. From there, I’d recommend the most fitting spots for your event.
Villas
Historic villas are ideal for couples who love timeless elegance and the beauty of old architecture.
These venues offer a romantic and dreamy atmosphere, perfect for a fairytale celebration surrounded by nature’s charm.
Historic Palaces
Perfect for couples looking for sophisticated, elegant wedding portraits.
A palace in the city provides endless opportunities with urban backdrops, while one in the countryside gives you lush gardens and beautifully decorated interiors.
Castles
Perfect for couples dreaming of a fairytale wedding and photographs that capture the bride and groom in a regal, romantic atmosphere.
Castles provide breathtaking views and magical settings that make guests feel as if they’ve stepped into another era.
Seaside Hotels
Hotels overlooking the sea are a perfect spot for wedding photos with naturally dramatic backdrops.
Often all it takes is a short walk to the beach, where you’ll find the sea, rocks, and coastal vegetation creating a stunning set for your lovely portraits.
Relais and Masserie
Perfect for couples drawn to rustic charm and countryside serenity.
These venues offer a cozy, authentic atmosphere with landscapes that beautifully frame a joyful yet refined celebration.
Mountain Lodges
Choosing a mountain lodge for your wedding photos allows you to capture vast, breathtaking landscapes bathed in exceptional natural light. This creates romantic and evocative images.
The variety of seasonal settings, combined with an intimate yet adventurous atmosphere, results in truly unique and memorable shots.
I want to go a step further and give you more specific tips to help you find the place you’ve always dreamed of for your wedding.
Wedding photo LOCATION won’t want to miss
VILLAS in BOLOGNA and Province:
- Palazzo Albergati
- Villa La Quiete Di Mezzana
- Palazzo Stella
- Villa Certani Vittori Veneti
- Villa E Rocca Isolani
- Villa Dei Marchesi Scarani
- Palazzo De Rossi
- Palazzo Gnudi
- Villa Lazzari
- Villa Zarri
- Villa Benni
- Pallazzo Del Vignola
- Villa San Savino
- Villa Baldi Sassoli
- Villa Beccadelli Grimaldi
- Villa Nicolaj
- Villa Massei
VENUS in BOLOGNA:
- Future Lab
- La Gaiana
- I Portici Hotel
- Tenuta Bonzara
- Palazzo Di Varignana
- Country House Oliveto Sul Lago
- Podere Riosto
- Podere Calvanella
- Palazzo Di Cuzzano
- Tenuta Cà Vecchia
- Palazzo Delle Bisce
- Aia Cavicchio
- Salotto Boschi
- Ca’ Bianca della Badessa
- Villa Ca’ Bianca
- Fabrica 6 Sensi
- Bloom
VILLAS in MODENA and Province:
- Villa Coccapani Pignatti Morano
- Villa Bice
- Villa Cavazza
- Villa Agazzotti Testi
- Villa Delfini
- Villa La Personala
- Villa Manodori
- Villa Rosa Dei Venti
- Corte Di Villa Spalletti
- Villa Frassinesi
- Villa Grazia Cattania
- Palazzo Viani Tagliavacca
- Villa Forni
VENUS in MODENA:
- Borgo Antico Le Viole
- Corte Del Mulino
- Opera02
- Borgo Monte Del Gesso
- Cantina Ventiventi
- Corte Dei Paduli
- Parco Di Montebello
- Corte Dei Melograni
- Corte Leonardi
- Parco Santa Lucia
- Corte Ortalli
VILLAS in FERRARA and Province:
- Villa Prospera
- Villa Massari Mazzoni
- I Tre Tesori
- la Pignare
- Villa Contessa Massari
- Villa Chiarelli
- Casa Colombari
VILLAS and CASTLES in PARMA and Province:
- Villa Del Ferlaro
- Palazzo Marchi
- Tabiano Castle
- Torrechiara Castle
- Felino Castle
- Scipione Castle
Wedding photo locations in VENETO
PADUA:
- Villa Pisani Bolognesi Scalabrin
- Villa Ca’ Conti
- Villa Cavalli
- Villa Albrizzi Este
- Villa Sagredo
- Villa Borromeo
- Tenuta Le Risare
- Ca’ Sagedo Todari
- Parco Frassanelle
- Villa Pacchierotti De Benedetti
- Villa Pollini The Real Wedding
- Villa Corner Della Regina
- Villa Rizzo Correr
- Villa Rosa Tramonte
- Villa Spessa
- Villa Molin
- Palazzo San Bonifacio
- Castelletto Lion
- Villa Da Ponte
- Villa Selvatico
- Papadopoli Giol Castle
- Villa Stecchini
- Villa Barbariche
- Villa Cornaro
- Giardino Di Valsanzibio
- San Pelagio Castle
- Catajo Castle
VERONA, VICENZA, VENICE:
- Villa della Torre (VR)
- Castello di Thiene (VI)
- Villa Foscarini Rossi (VE)
- Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani (VR)
- Villa di Montruglio (VI)
- Ca’ Marcello (VE)
- Villa Canal (VI)
- Villa Manin Cantarella (VI)
- Villa Arvedi (VR)
- Villa Rizzardi (VR)
- Villa Sigurtà (VR)
- Villa Della Torre (VR)
- Villa Giona (VR)
- Villa Mosconi Bertani (VR)
LAKE GARDA Villas
- Isola Del Garda (VR)
- Villa San Virgilio (VR)
- Dogana Veneta (VR)
- Villa Cipressi E Olivi (VR)
- Villa Cairola (VR)
- Villa Alba (BS)
- La Torre Di San Marco (BS)
- Villa Maria (BS)
- Hotel Ville Montefiori (BS)
- Villa Pioppi (BS)
LAKE COMO Villas
- Pietraluna
- Villa Aura Del Lago
- Villa Pizzo
- Villa Sola Cabiati
- Villa Carminati Resta
- Villa Garzaia
- Villa Regina Teodolinda
- Villa Sola Cabiati
- Villa Garzaia
- Villa Parravicino Sossnovsky
Wedding photo locations in LOMBARDY
MANTUA and PROVINCE:
- Convento Dell’annunciata
- Villa Malaspina Gualtieri
- Villa Di Bagno
- Villa La Favorita
- Mulino Massimbona
- Villa Schiarimo Lena
- Villa Negri
- Villa Angeli
- Villa Canaro Gonzaga
- Villa Cavriani
- Villa Dei Mulini
- Villa Emma
- Corte Feniletto
BERGAMO, BRESCIA, CREMONA and Provinces:
- Villa Caroli Zanchi (BG)
- Villa Moroni Eventi (BG)
- Villa Malliana (BG)
- Villa Gromo (BG)
- Tenuta Frizzoni (BG)
- Villa Martinelli (BG)
- Villa Aquaroli (BG)
- Portico Del Seminario (BG)
- Villa Surre (BG)
- Villa Zanchi (BG)
- Villa Acquaroli (BG)
- Villa Canton (BG)
- Montechiari Castle (BS)
- Villa Monte Rossa (BS)
- Cascina Lago Scuro (CR)
Wedding photo locations in PUGLIA
Masserie:- Masseria San Nicola (LE)
- Masseria Moltalbano (BR)
- Masseria Potenti (TA)
- Masseria Bonelli (BA)
- Masseria La Macina (BR)
- Masseria Montinelli (FG)
- Masseria La Grande (TA)
- Masseria San Mama (TA)
Wedding photo locations in TUSCANY
Villages, Farmhouses, Relais, Castles:- Borgo Elissa Relais (FI)
- Agriturismo Il Poggio Alle Ville (FI)
- Torre A Cona Tuscan Wine Estate (FI)
- Le Colline Del Paradiso (FI)
- Borgo I Vicelli (FI)
- Podere Castellare Eco Resort (FI)
- Agriturismo San Galgano (SI)
- Agriturismo La Pieve- Charme Toscana (SI)
- Borgo Sant’Ambrogio (SI)
- Meleto Castle (SI)
- Casa Fabbrini Val d’Orcia (SI)
- Relais Poggio Al Vento (PI)
- Tenuta Poggetto (PT)
- Relais Sant’Elena (LI)
- Relais E Ristorante La Torre (AR)
- Montelucci Country Resort & Agriturismo Di Charme Tuscany (AR)
- Conti Di San Bonifacio Wine Resort (GR)
Wedding photo locations in CAMPANIA
Seaside Venues:- Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa (SA)
Borgo Santandrea (SA)
Hotel Piccolo Sant’Andrea (SA)
Il San Pietro Di Positano (SA)
Relais Blu (NA)
Palazzo Pascal (SA)
Luxury Villa Excelsior Parco Capri (NA)
- Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa (SA)
Wedding photo locations in TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE
Mountain Lodges & Resorts:- Rifugio Dosson (TN)
Rifugio Meriz (TN)
Rifugio Serot (TN)
Mountain Resort Kolfuschgerhof (BZ)
Vigilius Mountain Resort (BZ)
- Rifugio Dosson (TN)
Everything I’ve shared here comes from my years of experience as a wedding photographer.
If you’d like more tips for unforgettable wedding photos, feel free to get in touch!